SW&L Attorneys

Fargo, North Dakota Law Firm. We practice criminal defense, personal injury, family law, business law, real estate law, and estate planning. We're here to help!

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Best way to reach us? Email, and always cc your paralegal. Keeps everyone on the same page.

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Meet Sydnee Spivey, SW&L's summer law clerk and rising third-year law student.

This summer, she's gained hands-on experience with research projects, estate plans, adoptions, and divorce documentation, building a foundation that classroom learning alone can't provide.

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ND law stops a co-parent from moving out of state with your kid. It doesn't stop a move across the state.

Here's why a proximity restriction matters. https://t.co/wEvV0PwiqL

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Meet Hayley Edevold, a paralegal in SW&L's Estate Planning, Probate, Trust, and Guardianship & Conservatorship Department.

She supports our attorneys in helping clients plan ahead, from guiding families through probate to obtaining guardianship for a loved one in need.

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Should your attorney be at mediation?

Sapir Sela says yes, even if you reach an agreement, since a follow-up meeting could reveal it wasn't in your best interest. 💬

*Informational only, not legal advice.*

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Prenups aren't just for the wealthy.

New couples with student debt, second marriages with kids and property, and business owners protecting equity can all benefit. ND law requires voluntariness and financial disclosure for enforceability.

Read more. https://t.co/vkS8mWBmEa

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A record from years ago can still follow you: jobs, housing, school, licensing, even firearm purchases. Adam Justinger offers consultations to help ND clients explore record-clearing options.

*Informational only, not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship created.*

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Can a handshake hold up in court?

Lee Grossman on when verbal contracts are enforceable in North Dakota: https://t.co/b0itSSuW4Q

#ndlaw #fargolaw

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We had a great time at Cheney Middle School’s Career on Wheels Fair last week! ⚖️

Interactive games + a legal twist = a fun intro to life as an attorney.

Thanks for having us!

#Community #CareerExploration

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BS Anonymous meets every Thursday at the Salvation Army in Fargo.

Open to anyone working through recovery, a brain injury, or a hard season. Started by Monte Hoover at NIAM. 40+ show up each week.

Bring someone who needs the room.

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Valley-Edinburg FCCLA students stopped by the SW&L office. Adam Justinger walked them through legal careers, the role of attorneys, and how a jury trial actually works.

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"No-fault" doesn't mean no one was at fault.

It means your no-fault carrier covers medical bills and lost wages up to a certain limit, regardless of who caused the crash.

One of the most misunderstood terms after a car accident.

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The handshake starts the deal. The paperwork finishes it.

Relationships matter, but memory is imperfect, and people leave companies. A written agreement is what survives personnel changes and the passage of time. Shake hands, then document. 🤝

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Civil Discourse and Difficult Conversations.

That's what the federal judge calls the program where Adam Justinger coached Sheyenne High School students through a mock civil trial: voir dire, issue spotting, jury deliberation.

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North Dakota parents, if your child is 12 or older and in your custodial care, you may be able to request more child support from the non-custodial parent.

This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Changing your name in North Dakota?

There's a specific legal process, and the order matters.

Our latest blog breaks it down step by step.

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Welcome to SW&L, Bryan Green.

Navy veteran, UND School of Law grad, and the newest attorney in our family law department.

We are glad to have you on the team!

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Signing a consent form doesn't mean you don't have a personal injury claim.

No one consents to negligence.

Kylee Carlin, Personal Injury Attorney | https://t.co/APXBRLifYZ

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A divorce lawyer making the case for marriage.
His 3 reasons: healthcare decisions, property ownership, and inheritance rights.

If you're just dating, this one's worth watching.

This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Nathan Severson is a personal injury trial attorney at SW&L Attorneys who spends his free time reading and listening to anything trial law related.

Trial junkie. His words. We believe him.

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